It is officially summer in Yountville & the Napa Valley! Join us for the perfect summer getaway. Check out the line up of Napa Valley & Yountville events coming up in JulyYou are certain to find plenty to add to your “things to do in Napa Valley” list. 

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SAVOR After Hours 

Performances Thursday-Sunday  

JaM Cellars Ballroom
1030 Main Street, Napa 

SAVOR After Hours, a wine-tasting cabaret reinvented for Napa nightlife, starring Maks & Val from Dancing with the Stars. Ignite a journey of all your senses as we pour performances by the glass and immerse audiences in the way wine makes you feel through a captivating blend of dance and music. Highlighting impeccable wines from around the Napa Valley, this intimate experience will leave you savoring every moment from the first sip to the last sway.  

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Yappy Hour at Lucy Restaurant and Bar

Every Monday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm 

Lucy Restaurant & Bar
6526 Yount Street, Yountvill

Yappy Hour – Monday’s 4pm – 6pm (dogs outside) 
Barkessono Menu – complimentary with purchase of 2 drinks 
Guac & Chips complimentary with purchase of 2 drinks 
Barkessono biscuit – complimentary upon arrival 

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Merryvale Friday Night Music Series

Friday, July 7, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Friday, July 21, 5:00 – 7:00 pm 

Merryvale Vineyards Terrace
1000 Main Street, St. Helena 

First and third Fridays of every month. July 7th, July 21st, August 5th, August 18th, September 1st, September 15th, October 6th, October 20th. 

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Summer Cheese & Charcuterie Board Workshop 

Saturday, July 8, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 

Markham Vineyards  

2812 St. Helena Highway, North 
St. Helena, CA 94574

Enjoy the summer weather and learn the secrets of creating the perfect summer-themed grazing board at an exclusive workshop in our Historic Stone Cellar! Join Rustic Bakery, Point Reyes and Brie Grazing Boards for an unforgettable afternoon at our Napa winery. Sip luscious single-vineyard wines while snacking away on local California cheeses and artisan crackers while learning board composition basics and showstopping techniques sure to “WOW” guests at your next gathering. Includes: – Winetasting of small-lot and single-vineyard wines – Cheese & Charcuterie Board Workshop – Custom-made cheese & charcuterie board to take home & enjoy!

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California Soul Dinner 

Saturday, July 8, 6:30 pm 

CIA at Copia  

500 1st Street 
Napa, CA 94559

Chef Tanya Holland returns to CIA at Copia to showcase her inventive take on modern soul food, as well as comfort classics, with a uniquely California twist. Join Chef Holland—acclaimed Bay Area chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author—for a California soul food dinner at CIA at Copia featuring dishes rooted in a Black southern cultural repertoire with a 21st century sensibility using local, sustainable, and seasonal ingredients. Dinner will be served family-style in the stunning Copia gardens. Chef’s events with us have sold out time after time! Now’s your chance to join us for this amazing dinner. Tickets include food and wine/beer. 

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Cheese Classes by Janet Fletcher at Elizabeth Spencer Winery 

Thursday, July 13, 5:30– 7:00 pm 

Elizabeth Spencer 
1165 Rutherford Road, Rutherford 

How does the best American Cheddar compare to its British counterpart, or the best American Gouda compare to the best from Holland? We’ll taste eight cheeses in four pairs tonight. You be the judge! We invite you to join us with our very special guest, food writer Janet Fletcher for a series of spectacular themed evenings at the Kitchen Memories Studio at Elizabeth Spencer in Rutherford. Janet will captivate you with her knowledge and appreciation of cheese. You will learn and taste a variety of cheese accompanied by our spectacular Elizabeth Spencer wines. In addition, guests will receive a 10% discount on wines purchased that night and a coupon for a 10% discount at the Oakville Grocery and Oakville Wine Merchant. 

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Thursday Night Live Priest Ranch Wines 

Thursday, July 13, 6:00 – 9:00 pm 

Thursday, July 27, 6:00 – 9:00 pm 

Priest Ranch Wines 

6490 Washington Street 
Yountville 
 

Thursday Night Live happens in the heart of Napa Valley. During this event, Priest Ranch brings together the best in live music, local cuisine from Priest Ranch Kitchen, and wine. We kick off the event on July 13th and bring you new and exciting artists every other Thursday through September 21st. We host a live band on our patio for guests to enjoy, with wines available by the bottle or by the glass. Music is complimentary. Wine and food are available to purchase. 

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Yappy Hour at ALBA Restaurant

Thursday, July 20, 5:00 – 7:00 pm 

River Terrace Inn
1600 Soscol Avenue, Napa 

Join us for some pet-friendly fun on ALBA’s stunning outdoor patio. Celebrate summer with your favorite four legged friend as you sip craft cocktails and treat FIDO to a dip in one of our puppy paddling pools. Discover poolside snacks for your pup from our Pooch Provisions menu and delicious bites for you from our Summer menu. Don’t miss the chance to win some fabulous prizes from our raffle benefitting Ripple Effect Animal Project. 

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The Art of Truffles Unveiled: An Evening of Wine, Art and Truffles 

Friday, July 21, 4:00 – 8:30 pm 

PEJU Winery 
8466 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford 

Lisa Peju, the American Truffle Company and celebrity Chef, Ken Frank of La Toque, are delighted to host The Art of Truffles Unveiled: An Evening of Wine, Art, and Truffles. Prepare to indulge in a truly extraordinary dining experience crafted by Chef Ken. As he skillfully blends the rich flavors of Australian winter black truffles with the vibrant essence of summer ingredients like corn and squash, you’ll savor a remarkable fusion that transcends seasons. Your evening begins with a garden walk & art reception from the Heart of Peju Collective, an international group of women commissioned by the family to create original works inspired by the winery. Guests of The Art of Truffles Unveiled enjoy access to VIP section as part of their dinner experience. The outstanding experience will be paired with premium small-lot wines handpicked by Lisa Peju. The Art of Truffles Unveiled has limited seating and will sell out quickly, ensure your spot and reserve today! 

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Festa Italiana at V. Sattui  

Friday, July 28, 6:30 – 9:30 pm

V. Sattui Winery 

1111 White Lane, St Helena

Celebrate with us at our Annual Festa Italiana! This is a wine country event you can’t refuse! Join us as we celebrate our Italian heritage with an outdoor festival straight out of the villages of Toscana and Lombardia – an enchanting evening full of mouthwatering food and raucous laughter, lively music and old friendships, wild dancing under the stars and, of course, your favorite V. Sattui wines. This night we celebrate life, we celebrate family, and we celebrate you – our V. Sattui community. We can’t wait to see you there!